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'I was tricked': Athlete lured to Russia for work ends up on front lines
- Evans Kibet says he was tricked into Russia for an athletics event and ended up on the front lines in Ukraine.
- Kibet signed multiple papers and handed over his passport before realizing his visa extended him into military service.
- Ukraine says hundreds of African prisoners, many claiming deceit, are in Russian ranks.
- Kenya has reported about 200 citizens fighting for Russia and seeks their return.
- Evans Kibet had hoped to support his family with running money, not war.
- Ukraine reports five POW camps across the country, with varied living conditions for foreigners.
- Foreign fighters are a growing part of Russia's war effort, according to analysts.
- Ukraine is open to negotiations for releasing non-Russian prisoners of war.
- The case highlights vulnerability of athletes seeking opportunities abroad.
- Authorities stress that foreign fighters faced deception and coercion rather than voluntary enlistment.
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